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Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake

This Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and baked to perfection with a protein-packed cottage cheese sauce. It’s easy to prep, family-friendly, and comes together with pantry staples in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet and warm through over medium-low heat.
  6. Stir in the pasta and coat evenly with the sauce.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/cottage-cheese-pasta-bake/

Notes

  • Use whole milk cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
  • Great with add-ins like sautéed spinach, peas, or crispy bacon.
  • You can substitute penne with rigatoni, ziti, or fusilli.